On The EngenderThu, 29 Aug 2019 16:36:41 +0000Fri, 30 Aug 2019 10:25:30 +0000Libsyn WebEngine 2.0http://ontheengender.libsyn.com/website
enhttp://ontheengender.libsyn.com/websiteinfo@engender.org.uk (info@engender.org.uk)http://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/3/8/7/e387382d6b5362c8/On_The_Engender_Podcast_Logo.jpgOn The EngenderEngenderdiscussion,feminism,policy,politics,scotland,womensequalitycleaninfo@engender.org.ukepisodicYou'll have had yer feminism? Episode 1Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:36:41 +0000You’ll have had yer feminism? is a documentary podcast charting the history of the women’s movement in Scotland. Created by Amanda Stanley for Engender, it features interviews with women who have shaped feminism , fought for change, and inspired new generations.

Episode one sees Amanda speaking with founder members of Engender about how the founding of the Scottish Parliament, the invisibility of women in public life, and everyday sexism led to women coming together to make change.

]]>You’ll have had yer feminism? is a documentary podcast charting the history of the women’s movement in Scotland. Created by Amanda Stanley for Engender, it features interviews with women who have shaped feminism , fought for change, and inspired new generations.

Episode one sees Amanda speaking with founder members of Engender about how the founding of the Scottish Parliament, the invisibility of women in public life, and everyday sexism led to women coming together to make change.

]]>42:29cleanfullYou'll have had yer feminism? AdvertTue, 09 Jul 2019 12:00:00 +0000You’ll have had yer feminism? Is a documentary podcast charting the history of the women’s movement in Scotland. Created by Amanda Stanley for Engender, it features interviews with women who have shaped feminism , fought for change, and inspired new generations.]]>You’ll have had yer feminism? Is a documentary podcast charting the history of the women’s movement in Scotland. Created by Amanda Stanley for Engender, it features interviews with women who have shaped feminism , fought for change, and inspired new generations.]]>04:02nofullScottish Women and the Vote Volume 5Wed, 10 Apr 2019 12:56:21 +0000100 years on from the Representation of the People Act, we're pleased to present a new On the Engender miniseries exploring the history and legacy of the suffrage movement in Scotland, and the barriers which still exist today for young women, refugee and asylum seeking women, women in prison, trans women and non binary people, and women facing domestic abuse. Over the next few weeks we'll be bringing you some amazing people talking about Scottish women and the vote over the last century, and where we go from here.

This episode is the fifth and final part of our Vote Centenary Grant Scheme funded miniseries and and features our host Alys Mumford and these special guests:

This episode was produced by Amanda Stanley for Engender, and the jingle was written by Bossy Love.

]]>100 years on from the Representation of the People Act, we're pleased to present a new On the Engender miniseries exploring the history and legacy of the suffrage movement in Scotland, and the barriers which still exist today for young women, refugee and asylum seeking women, women in prison, trans women and non binary people, and women facing domestic abuse. Over the next few weeks we'll be bringing you some amazing people talking about Scottish women and the vote over the last century, and where we go from here.

This episode is the fifth and final part of our Vote Centenary Grant Scheme funded miniseries and and features our host Alys Mumford and these special guests:

This episode was produced by Amanda Stanley for Engender, and the jingle was written by Bossy Love.

]]>42:42cleanvoting,equal,representationfullScottish Women and the Vote Volume 4Thu, 14 Mar 2019 15:20:12 +0000100 years on from the Representation of the People Act, we're pleased to present a new On the Engender miniseries exploring the history and legacy of the suffrage movement in Scotland, and the barriers which still exist today for young women, refugee and asylum seeking women, women in prison, trans women and non binary people, and women facing domestic abuse. Over the next few weeks we'll be bringing you some amazing people talking about Scottish women and the vote over the last century, and where we go from here.

This episode is the fourth part of our Vote Centenary Grant Scheme funded miniseries and and features our host Alys Mumford and these special guests:

This episode was produced by Amanda Stanley for Engender, and the jingle was written by Bossy Love.

]]>100 years on from the Representation of the People Act, we're pleased to present a new On the Engender miniseries exploring the history and legacy of the suffrage movement in Scotland, and the barriers which still exist today for young women, refugee and asylum seeking women, women in prison, trans women and non binary people, and women facing domestic abuse. Over the next few weeks we'll be bringing you some amazing people talking about Scottish women and the vote over the last century, and where we go from here.

This episode is the fourth part of our Vote Centenary Grant Scheme funded miniseries and and features our host Alys Mumford and these special guests:

100 years on from the Representation of the People Act, we're pleased to present a new On the Engender miniseries exploring the history and legacy of the suffrage movement in Scotland, and the barriers which still exist today for young women, refugee and asylum seeking women, women in prison, trans women and non binary people, and women facing domestic abuse. Over the next few weeks we'll be bringing you some amazing people talking about Scottish women and the vote over the last century, and where we go from here.

This episode is the third part of our Vote Centenary Grant Scheme funded miniseries and was recorded live at Engender's AGM at the Grassmarket Community Centre in Edinburgh and features special guest Mukami McCrum talking about the exclusion of women of colour from the histories we tell. In the episode, Mukami mentions a number of African women whose histories we should all know. We've linked to some information about them below (we've used Wikipedia for consistency, but there are fantastic black history resources online so do spend some time exploring them!)

This episode was produced by Amanda Stanley for Engender, and the jingle was written by Bossy Love.

]]>100 years on from the Representation of the People Act, we're pleased to present a new On the Engender miniseries exploring the history and legacy of the suffrage movement in Scotland, and the barriers which still exist today for young women, refugee and asylum seeking women, women in prison, trans women and non binary people, and women facing domestic abuse. Over the next few weeks we'll be bringing you some amazing people talking about Scottish women and the vote over the last century, and where we go from here.

This episode is the third part of our Vote Centenary Grant Scheme funded miniseries and was recorded live at Engender's AGM at the Grassmarket Community Centre in Edinburgh and features special guest Mukami McCrum talking about the exclusion of women of colour from the histories we tell. In the episode, Mukami mentions a number of African women whose histories we should all know. We've linked to some information about them below (we've used Wikipedia for consistency, but there are fantastic black history resources online so do spend some time exploring them!)

This episode was produced by Amanda Stanley for Engender, and the jingle was written by Bossy Love.

]]>17:46cleanblack,history,womens,feminism,suffrageThis episode is the third part of our Vote Centenary Grant Scheme funded miniseries and was recorded live at Engender's AGM at the Grassmarket Community Centre in Edinburgh and features special guest Mukami McCrum talking about the exclusion of women of colour from the histories we tell. 23fullOn the EngenderScottish Women and the Vote Volume 2Scottish women and the vote volume 2Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:51:00 +0000

100 years on from the Representation of the People Act, we're pleased to present a new On the Engender miniseries exploring the history and legacy of the suffrage movement in Scotland, and the barriers which still exist today for young women, refugee and asylum seeking women, women in prison, trans women and non binary people, and women facing domestic abuse. Over the next few weeks we'll be bringing you some amazing people talking about Scottish women and the vote over the last century, and where we go from here.

This episode is the second part of our Vote Centenary Grant Scheme funded miniseries and was recorded live at Engender's AGM at the Grassmarket Community Centre in Edinburgh and features special guest Ruth Boreham talking about how women protested the 1911 census.

This episode was produced by Amanda Stanley for Engender, and the jingle was written by Bossy Love.

]]>100 years on from the Representation of the People Act, we're pleased to present a new On the Engender miniseries exploring the history and legacy of the suffrage movement in Scotland, and the barriers which still exist today for young women, refugee and asylum seeking women, women in prison, trans women and non binary people, and women facing domestic abuse. Over the next few weeks we'll be bringing you some amazing people talking about Scottish women and the vote over the last century, and where we go from here.

This episode is the second part of our Vote Centenary Grant Scheme funded miniseries and was recorded live at Engender's AGM at the Grassmarket Community Centre in Edinburgh and features special guest Ruth Boreham talking about how women protested the 1911 census.

This episode was produced by Amanda Stanley for Engender, and the jingle was written by Bossy Love.

]]>15:19cleanThis episode is the second part of our Vote Centenary Grant Scheme funded miniseries and was recorded live at Engender's AGM at the Grassmarket Community Centre in Edinburgh and features special guest Ruth Boreham talking about how women protested the 1911 census.
This episode was produced by Amanda Stanley for Engender, and the jingle was written by Bossy Love. 22fullOntheEngenderScottish Women and the Vote Volume 1Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:31:27 +0000100 years on from the Representation of the People Act, we're pleased to present a new On the Engender miniseries exploring the history and legacy of the suffrage movement in Scotland, and the barriers which still exist today for young women, refugee and asylum seeking women, women in prison, trans women and non binary people, and women facing domestic abuse. Over the next few weeks we'll be bringing you some amazing people talking about Scottish women and the vote over the last century, and where we go from here.

This episode is the first part of our Vote Centenary Grant Scheme funded miniseries and was recorded live at Engender's AGM at the Grassmarket Community Centre in Edinburgh and features special guest Dr Esther Brietenbach from Women's History Scotland.

This episode was produced by Amanda Stanley for Engender, and the jingle was written by Bossy Love.

]]>100 years on from the Representation of the People Act, we're pleased to present a new On the Engender miniseries exploring the history and legacy of the suffrage movement in Scotland, and the barriers which still exist today for young women, refugee and asylum seeking women, women in prison, trans women and non binary people, and women facing domestic abuse. Over the next few weeks we'll be bringing you some amazing people talking about Scottish women and the vote over the last century, and where we go from here.

This episode is the first part of our Vote Centenary Grant Scheme funded miniseries and was recorded live at Engender's AGM at the Grassmarket Community Centre in Edinburgh and features special guest Dr Esther Brietenbach from Women's History Scotland.

This episode was produced by Amanda Stanley for Engender, and the jingle was written by Bossy Love.

]]>21:12cleanfullWho makes the news?Who makes the newsFri, 28 Dec 2018 15:06:58 +0000This episode brings you highlights from day two of 'gendered representations in Scottish news' hosted by Gender Equal Media Scotland. The podcast features discussions on who makes the news - gender imbalance in the media, abuse faced by women working in the media, and exciting new models of media creation.

It features contributions from:

Doris Eikhof (University of Leicester)

Deirdre O'Neill (Researcher on women and sports journalism)

Libby Brooks (journalist at the Guardian)

Claire Heuchan (freelance writer)

Debbie Ging (Dublin City University)

Margo McCuaig (Purple TV)

Emma Meese (Cardiff University)

Henna Zamurd-Butt (Media Diversified)

And was produced by Amanda Stanley for Engender.

]]>This episode brings you highlights from day two of 'gendered representations in Scottish news' hosted by Gender Equal Media Scotland. The podcast features discussions on who makes the news - gender imbalance in the media, abuse faced by women working in the media, and exciting new models of media creation.

It features contributions from:

Doris Eikhof (University of Leicester)

Deirdre O'Neill (Researcher on women and sports journalism)

Libby Brooks (journalist at the Guardian)

Claire Heuchan (freelance writer)

Debbie Ging (Dublin City University)

Margo McCuaig (Purple TV)

Emma Meese (Cardiff University)

Henna Zamurd-Butt (Media Diversified)

And was produced by Amanda Stanley for Engender.

]]>01:00:09cleanmedia,feminismThis episode brings you highlights from day two of 'gendered representations in Scottish news' hosted by Gender Equal Media Scotland. The podcast features discussions on who makes the news - gender imbalance in the media, abuse faced by women working in the media, and exciting new models of media creation.fullOn the EngenderGendered Representations in Scottish NewsGendered representations in Scottish NewsFri, 12 Oct 2018 09:37:01 +0000This month, On The Engender is bringing you some highlights from 'Gendered Representations in Scottish News', a conference hosted by Engender, Strathclyde University and others working on women's equality and the media.

Sponsored by RSE, the conference brought together journalists, academics and campaigners to talk about how the media can be a tool for equality.

This episode features:

Professor Karen Boyle (University of Strathclyde)

Fiona McKay (University of Strathclyde)

Talat Yaqoob (Women 5050)

Karen Ross (University of Newcastle)

Jo Zawadzka (Zero Tolerance)

Margaret Hughes (Association of Journalism Education)

Fiona Vera-Gray (University of Durham)

Brenna Jessie (Scottish Women’s Aid)

Jane Dehenny (Gender Hub)

Angela Haggerty (The Herald)

Alys Mumford (Engender)

You can also listen to the keynote speeches from Sarah Macharia from the Global Media Monitoring Project and Vanessa Born from Gender Equity Victoria over on the Gender Equal Media Scotland website.

This episode was funded by the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and produced by Amanda Stanley on behalf of Engender.

]]>This month, On The Engender is bringing you some highlights from 'Gendered Representations in Scottish News', a conference hosted by Engender, Strathclyde University and others working on women's equality and the media.

Sponsored by RSE, the conference brought together journalists, academics and campaigners to talk about how the media can be a tool for equality.

This episode features:

Professor Karen Boyle (University of Strathclyde)

Fiona McKay (University of Strathclyde)

Talat Yaqoob (Women 5050)

Karen Ross (University of Newcastle)

Jo Zawadzka (Zero Tolerance)

Margaret Hughes (Association of Journalism Education)

Fiona Vera-Gray (University of Durham)

Brenna Jessie (Scottish Women’s Aid)

Jane Dehenny (Gender Hub)

Angela Haggerty (The Herald)

Alys Mumford (Engender)

You can also listen to the keynote speeches from Sarah Macharia from the Global Media Monitoring Project and Vanessa Born from Gender Equity Victoria over on the Gender Equal Media Scotland website.

This episode was funded by the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and produced by Amanda Stanley on behalf of Engender.

]]>01:00:49cleanmedia,journalism,feminismThis month, On The Engender is bringing you some highlights from 'Gendered Representations in Scottish News', a conference hosted by Engender, Strathclyde University and others working on women's equality and the media.
Sponsored by RSE, the conference brought together journalists, academics and campaigners to talk about how the media can be a tool for equality. fullOn the EngenderGender Matters OnlineMon, 27 Aug 2018 10:43:19 +0000In the third episode of our On the Engender miniseries on gender and public space, we look at why the internet is a public space for women, and why gender matters online. Host Alys Mumford is joined by:

]]>In the third episode of our On the Engender miniseries on gender and public space, we look at why the internet is a public space for women, and why gender matters online. Host Alys Mumford is joined by:

]]>42:19cleanfullGender Matters in planningGender Matters in Planning: the case for a feminist planning systemTue, 07 Aug 2018 09:44:51 +0000In this episode of On the Engender, we're talking about planning - how our towns, cities and public space should work for women's equality.

]]>45:37cleanplanning,feminism,equality,citiesIn this episode of On the Engender, we're talking about planning - how our towns, cities and public space should work for women's equality.115fullEngenderGender Matters in Public TransportTue, 17 Jul 2018 10:52:53 +0000In this brand new episode of On the Engender, we take a deep dive into the importance of public transport as a gendered issue. Host Alys Mumford is joined by:

In November 2017, the Scottish Government launched a review of the Gender Recognition Act (GRA). National women's equality organisations in Scotland support these changes, and this podcast is a chance to find out why.

]]>In November 2017, the Scottish Government launched a review of the Gender Recognition Act (GRA). National women's equality organisations in Scotland support these changes, and this podcast is a chance to find out why.

]]>54:31cleanfeminism,trans,gra,genderrecognitionactIn November 2017, the Scottish Government launched a review of the Gender Recognition Act (GRA). National women's equality organisations in Scotland support these changes, and this podcast is a chance to find out why.
This episode sees Alys Mumford talking about the Gender Recognition Act with:
Emma Ritch
Becky Kaufmann
Mridul Wadhwa
Marsha Scott113fullEngenderWhy Gender Budgeting MattersWhy Gender Budgeting MattersTue, 08 May 2018 14:36:39 +0000If we're talking about why governments decide to do things and we're not talking about the money, then we're missing half the argument.

In this episode, Alys Mumford talks about gender budgeting, and why it's such a vital part of the fight for women's equality, with:

Angela O'Hagan, convener of the Scottish Women's Budget Group

Emma Ritch, Engender's Executive Director

Jill Wood, Engender's Policy Manager.

During the podcast we mention the film 'Who's Counting' which can be accessed here, and our 7 principles for a gender-competent Scottish National Investment Bank which is here.

Find out more about the Scottish Women's Budget Group and sign up as a member at www.swbg.org.uk.

]]>46:44cleangba,budgeting,feminism,genderIf we're talking about why governments decide to do things and we're not talking about the money, then we're missing half the argument.
In this episode, Alys Mumford talks about gender budgeting, and why it's such a vital part of the fight for women's equality with
Angela O'Hagan, convener of the Scottish Women's Budget Group
Emma Ritch, Engender's Executive Director
Jill Wood, Engender's Policy Manager.112fullEngenderWomen in Scotland's criminal justice systemWomen in Scotland's criminal justice systemWed, 04 Apr 2018 14:14:42 +0000Scotland has one of the highest rates of imprisonment for women in Northern Europe. The average daily women’s prison population is approximately 400, with 315 sentenced women and 85 women on remand.

In this episode, Alys Mumford explores issues around women in Scotland criminal justice system with

]]>Scotland has one of the highest rates of imprisonment for women in Northern Europe. The average daily women’s prison population is approximately 400, with 315 sentenced women and 85 women on remand.

In this episode, Alys Mumford explores issues around women in Scotland criminal justice system with

]]>33:47cleanfeminism,criminaljustice,ontheengenderScotland has one of the highest rates of imprisonment for women in Northern Europe.
In this episode, Alys Mumford explores issues around women in Scotland criminal justice system with
Emma Trottier, Engender's Policy and Parliamentary Manager
Anne Pinkman of the Prison Reform Trust
Kim Long, a community worker who has worked with the project Vox Liminis
This episode was produced by Amanda Stanley on behalf of Engender.
Jingle by Bossy Love.111fullEngenderMaking Work VisibleMaking Work VisibleWed, 07 Mar 2018 12:06:31 +0000Women's work is undervalued and unseen. In this episode, Alys Mumford explores the world of women's invisible work, with:

]]>40:54cleancare,feminism,makingworkvisibleWomen's work is undervalued and unseen. In this episode, Alys Mumford explores the world of women's invisible work, with:
Emma Ritch, Executive Director of Engender
Catriona Kirkpatrick, Development Manager of Engender
Professor Kirstein Rummery, Stirling University
we also feature an interview with Fiona Collie of Carers Scotland.
Find out more at makingworkvisible.engender.org.uk and help us make work visible by live tweeting your day on March 8th using the hashtag #MakingWorkVisible.110fullClosing the Gender Pay GapTue, 30 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000In our first episode of 2018, we're investigating why the gender pay gap still exists, and how we can begin to close it. Host Alys Mumford is joined by:

If you'd like to find out more about the gender pay gap and the factors influencing it in Scotland, why not head along to Close the Gap's upcoming free day conference? Featuring a Q&A with a panel of pay gap experts and more, you can book your place here.

If you'd like to find out more about the gender pay gap and the factors influencing it in Scotland, why not head along to Close the Gap's upcoming free day conference? Featuring a Q&A with a panel of pay gap experts and more, you can book your place here.

]]>31:01cleanfullOn the EngederWed, 24 Jan 2018 11:42:45 +0000On the Engender is back for 2018!

Enjoy this new advert highlighting some of the topics we discussed last year. If you're not already, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out on our new episodes this year. If you are subscribed, please tell your friends about On the Engender and share the feminist love.

]]>On the Engender is back for 2018!

Enjoy this new advert highlighting some of the topics we discussed last year. If you're not already, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out on our new episodes this year. If you are subscribed, please tell your friends about On the Engender and share the feminist love.

Our final episode of 2017 focuses on one of the most talked about issues of women's inequality this year. Using the #MeToo movement as a jumping off point, we explore violence against women, the use of sexual history evidence in Scottish courts, and where we go from here to ensure that the current focus on these issues creates tangible change for women.

Host Alys Mumford chats with:

Emma Ritch, Engender's Executive Director

Sandy Brindley from Rape Crisis Scotland

Journalist Kirsty Strickland

and we also feature voices from the Write to End Violence Against Women Awards, as interviewed by Maxine Blane and Amanda Stanley.

]]>Content note: This episode contains discussions of violence against women, including sexual assault.

Our final episode of 2017 focuses on one of the most talked about issues of women's inequality this year. Using the #MeToo movement as a jumping off point, we explore violence against women, the use of sexual history evidence in Scottish courts, and where we go from here to ensure that the current focus on these issues creates tangible change for women.

Host Alys Mumford chats with:

Emma Ritch, Engender's Executive Director

Sandy Brindley from Rape Crisis Scotland

Journalist Kirsty Strickland

and we also feature voices from the Write to End Violence Against Women Awards, as interviewed by Maxine Blane and Amanda Stanley.

]]>34:13cleanharrassment,weinstein,vaw,metoo,writetoendvaw,chedevansOur final episode of 2017 focuses on one of the most talked about issues of women's inequality this year. Using the #MeToo movement as a jumping off point, we explore violence against women, the use of sexual history evidence in Scottish courts, and where we go from here to ensure that the current focus on these issues creates tangible change for women. 19fullLive: Women's Rights are Human RightsMon, 27 Nov 2017 11:30:00 +0000Content note: This episode contains discussions of violence against women, including sexual assault.

In our second ever live episode, join us at Engender's recent AGM at the Glasgow Women's Library for a panel on women's rights nationally and internationally, chaired by our Executive Director Emma Ritch and featuring the voices of:

]]>Content note: This episode contains discussions of violence against women, including sexual assault.

In our second ever live episode, join us at Engender's recent AGM at the Glasgow Women's Library for a panel on women's rights nationally and internationally, chaired by our Executive Director Emma Ritch and featuring the voices of:

]]>36:54nocpw17,ayewecanfullLive: Women in the ArtsMon, 02 Oct 2017 15:20:17 +0000In this special episode, listen to a recording of our first live episode which took place at our Scotland's Feminist Future conference in September 2017. We were joined at the Glasgow Women's Library for a discussion on women in the arts in Scotland by a panel featuring:

Ghizala Avan, actor who has appeared in films including Ken Loach's 'Ae Fond Kiss'

Comedian Susan Morrison, who also treated us to a pre-recording comedy performance

Janie Nicoll, visual artist and president of the Scottish Artists Union

Karine Polwart, folk singer, songwriter and musician

We'd like to thank everyone who came along to our first live recording, and hope our subscribers enjoy listening. As always, let us know what you think on social media using #OntheEngender.

You can catch up with our fantastic panel of women in the arts across Scotland in November, and here are a few places you can find them:

]]>In this special episode, listen to a recording of our first live episode which took place at our Scotland's Feminist Future conference in September 2017. We were joined at the Glasgow Women's Library for a discussion on women in the arts in Scotland by a panel featuring:

Ghizala Avan, actor who has appeared in films including Ken Loach's 'Ae Fond Kiss'

Comedian Susan Morrison, who also treated us to a pre-recording comedy performance

Janie Nicoll, visual artist and president of the Scottish Artists Union

Karine Polwart, folk singer, songwriter and musician

We'd like to thank everyone who came along to our first live recording, and hope our subscribers enjoy listening. As always, let us know what you think on social media using #OntheEngender.

You can catch up with our fantastic panel of women in the arts across Scotland in November, and here are a few places you can find them:

]]>56:15cleanthe,arts,comedy,women,in,performance,theatre,scotland,visual,feminism,gap,pay,genderfullGender Matters in DisabilityFri, 01 Sep 2017 12:48:14 +0000In this episode, we mix up our usual format with a series of interviews with disabled women from disabled people's organisations and politics, featuring:

]]>32:00cleanwomen,politics,scotland,disability,equality,disabledfullOur Bodies, Our ChoiceMon, 24 Jul 2017 11:56:59 +0000In this episode, Alys chats about the need to decriminalise abortion in Scotland and stand in solidarity with women around the world with:

]]>In part two, Alys, Emma, Marsha, Talat, Caron, Lesley and Lee discuss the possible solutions to men's over-representation in Scottish politics. You can also hear Alys and Talat chatting about 'the Q word' and why quotas are a vital part of equal representation.

]]>22:28cleanpolitics,scotland,feminism,equality,quotasWomen's equal representation in Scottish politics (Part 1)Mon, 05 Jun 2017 11:06:20 +0000In the week of the snap general election, listen to this special 2-parter discussing women's representation in Scottish politics. In part one, Alys is joined by Emma Ritch, Marsha Scott, Talat Yaqoob, Caron Lindsay, Lesley Orr and Lee Chalmers to discuss some of the barriers to equal representation. we'll also hear from some of the participants attending the What Women Want workshops held in the run up to the general election.

]]>In the week of the snap general election, listen to this special 2-parter discussing women's representation in Scottish politics. In part one, Alys is joined by Emma Ritch, Marsha Scott, Talat Yaqoob, Caron Lindsay, Lesley Orr and Lee Chalmers to discuss some of the barriers to equal representation. we'll also hear from some of the participants attending the What Women Want workshops held in the run up to the general election.